‘Can we manage?’ Anxieties and politicisation in German debates on immigration

On August 31, 2015, Angela Merkel uttered a phrase that many1 have come to see as defining her 15-year tenure in power: in response to growing numbers of refugees arriving primarily from war-torn Syria and Iraq, the German Chancellor stated that “Germany is a strong country. The motive we’re approaching these things with has to…

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Two Arson Attacks Against Mosques in Lyon Trigger a Debate on Religious Freedom versus Freedom of Speech

Two criminal fires targeting mosques in the Lyon urban area were reported. Fortunately, the damage remains material and there have been no human victims as both places were empty. However, such attacks contribute to create a climate of anxiety among French Muslims, who have denounced the lack of reaction from public authorities.  During the night…

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Should Jihadis be allowed back into the UK?

Jihadis who traveled to Syria to join ISIS, who are now Jailed in Syria and Iraq should be allowed to return to Britain. A new report from the Soufan Centre, a nonprofit organization based in New York dedicated to serving as a resource and forum for research, analysis, and strategic dialogue related to global security…

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COVID-19 and Religion: Between Nationalism and Communal Responsibility

Will COVID-19 lead to increased nationalist exclusionary and defensive attitudes among the religious, or might it be the cure that leads to radical social reorientation with a new emphasis on collective solidarity?   Around the world, religion has come into focus as a central point of controversy and praise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict social…

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The Racial Divide Between Immigrant Muslims and African-American Muslims

The Racial Divide Between Immigrant Muslims and African-American Muslims: Mohammed Brahimi who has an extensive background in community organizing and advocacy, has spoken out about the need for Muslim communities to come together and fight for justice for all. Brahimi explains that the Muslim community appeared to cocoon itself from the wider American community  and be…

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